Chapter 295: Take It for Granted — I'm Pursuing You

Jiang Lai looked away.

"I can't give you an answer."

"I didn't ask you to give me an answer now." Ke Zhongyu cast her a casual glance and continued walking toward the parking lot. "I'm giving you time to weigh it."

Jiang Lai fell silent again.

The two of them reached the car, and only then did Jiang Lai gather her thoughts, which had been disrupted by Ke Zhongyu, and realize that the car parked in front of them was that Hongqi Car Car Car Car.

After getting in the car, Jiang Lai called out to Dean Mom, patted Ping'an on the head, and at the same time noticed what Ping'an was holding in her hands; when she looked at Ke Zhongyu, she said thank you again.

Thank you, again.

Ke Zhongyu felt a wave of frustration in his heart.

Frustrated as he was, clingy as he was.

He dropped Dean Tang and Ping'an off at the hotel on Yanping Road, watched Jiang Lai check them in and escort them upstairs, and waited in the hotel lobby himself.

A good time to give Chi Ce a call.

"Last time you said you'd go back and ask Chi Grandma about Ping'an's autism—how did it go?"

"My grandma..." Chi Ce's voice was still a bit groggy; before he could finish speaking, a scream suddenly came from beside him.

A woman's scream.

Ke Zhongyu thought the voice sounded a little familiar.

Fu Youqing.

"I've got something to do, I'm hanging up." Chi Ce hastily ended the call.

Ke Zhongyu looked at the ended call log and gave a soft scoff.

So what if he was faster than him?

What was so great about that.

Yet, the man's expression was gloomy.

Even Chi Ce was faster than him.

Ke Zhongyu's fingers tightened around his phone; he pocketed it without a word, and only when Jiang Lai and the others came down after settling in did he quickly rein in his keep-away aura and ask Jiang Lai, "Number Ten Courtyard?"

Jiang Lai had known ever since she saw the Hongqi Car Car Car Car at the airport that he would wait for them downstairs at the hotel and drive them back.

The moment Jiang Lai opened her mouth, Ke Zhongyu knew what she was going to say and quickly headed her off: "I don't want to hear thank you. Please take it for granted, A Lai."

"I'm pursuing you."

In front of Dean Mom and Ping'an, Jiang Lai couldn't stay calm; her face instantly flushed hot.

Especially facing Dean Mom's curious gaze, she felt a little nervous in her heart; she gave a light cough and averted her eyes as she walked forward.

Ke Zhongyu's lips curved upward, and he followed.

After getting out of the car, he spoke as he walked: "When you have time, you can take Ping'an to the Chi Family Medical Clinic."

Dean Tang: "You mean Doctor Chi's place?"

Ke Zhongyu nodded: "Chi Ce's grandmother is a very renowned veteran Chinese medicine doctor. There might be other options."

Since it concerned Ping'an, Jiang Lai immediately asked: "Does Chi Grandma have time?"

Ke Zhongyu: "When she's free, Chi Ce will let me know."

Actually, Chi Ce could have told Jiang Lai directly, but he always had to establish a bit more connection with Jiang Lai.

Jiang Lai nodded, opened her mouth to say thank you again, but Ke Zhongyu's airy glance made her swallow it back.

Ke Zhongyu asked Dean Tang again: "Is Ping'an afraid of dogs?"

Dean Tang shook her head: "Ping'an isn't close with people, but she's actually closer with animals, especially cats and dogs."

Ke Zhongyu: "A Lai keeps two dogs at my place. When you have time, you can bring Ping'an over to play."

Dean Tang: "A Lai keeps two dogs?"

Jiang Lai explained: "They're Ke Zhongyu's."

Ke Zhongyu: "They only recognize A Lai."

Dean Tang: "Large dogs?"

Ke Zhongyu nodded: "Two German Shepherds, named Da De and Xiao Mu—A Lai named them."

He glanced at Jiang Lai specifically after the last sentence.

Jiang Lai: "..."

Dean Tang laughed: "A Lai does like giving names like that—she thinks they're straightforward, so you know what they are the moment you hear them."

The four of them had just arrived at the front door when Mo Yi opened it from inside, beaming as she called out: "Miss Jiang, Dean Tang, Ping'an, you're back! I just saw you from the window. These are the slippers Miss Jiang bought specially for you."

Mo Yi enthusiastically handed over the slippers.

After entering, Jiang Lai made introductions, then took Dean Mom and Ping'an on a tour around the house, introducing her home.

The bedroom door was half-closed; through the gap, the first thing Jiang Lai saw was that upright orchid. Her voice paused briefly before she continued: "This is my bedroom."

Dean Tang took a brief look and said with a smile: "It's exactly the same as the drawing you made when you were little."

Jiang Lai nodded.

Standing in front of Dean Mom, she always looked like a well-behaved child. Ke Zhongyu watched from the side and thought she was so obedient right now that she was like a cat that made people really want to hold and tease.

Once Dean Tang and Ping'an sat down on the sofa and had some hot water, Ke Zhongyu stopped disturbing them and prepared to leave.

But his eyes stayed on Jiang Lai the whole time.

By all rights and feelings, Jiang Lai had to see Ke Zhongyu off; the moment she stepped out and closed the front door tightly, Ke Zhongyu turned around and once again trapped her within an arm's breadth.

Ke Zhongyu didn't directly ask her what her plans were next; instead, he asked: "Did you make an itinerary?"

How could Jiang Lai answer? She could only say she had or she hadn't.

"I did."

Ke Zhongyu: "Send me a copy, you don't have a driver's license or a car, taking a taxi when going out is inconvenient, that Hongqi Car Car Car car is registered, I'll be your driver."

After being a coach, he now wants to be a driver.

Jiang Lai turned her head away, avoiding his gaze: "No need, ride-hailing apps can get a car quickly."

"No need?" Ke Zhongyu stepped forward, the distance between them closing again.

A huge shadow and the man's warm breath came over her, Jiang Lai's body tensed, yet she still said: "No need."

"Use it or not? If you say no, I'll kiss you."

Jiang Lai's pupils constricted.

Hooligan.

Ke Zhongyu lowered his head, his voice slightly hoarse: "Use it or not?"

Just as he was about to kiss her, Jiang Lai immediately said: "Yes, yes!"

"You agreed." Ke Zhongyu chuckled softly, his low laugh carrying a bewitching charm, "Send it to me now, I'm afraid you'll change your mind."

Jiang Lai felt stifled in her heart.

She took out her phone, captured the schedule, and sent it to him.

"Done."

"Step back a little, Ke Zhongyu."

It's very hot.

Ke Zhongyu looked at her, really liking the scent on her body, a faint, unknown fragrance; only Jiang Lai's body emitted this aroma that made his mood pleasant, almost obsessive.

Jiang Lai squatted down on the ground, turned and came out from the side, then went downstairs.

Ke Zhongyu smiled helplessly, quickly following.

He only saw her to the downstairs, then didn't let her see him off further, it was cold outside.

Jiang Lai insisted on seeing him off, so he threatened to kiss her.

Always effective.

Jiang Lai stood in the unit building's doorway, watching Ke Zhongyu's car leave, then she went back home.

The coffee table was laid out with various sliced fruits and snacks; Aunt Mo always handled things thoroughly.

Seeing Jiang Lai return, Aunt Mo turned and went to the kitchen to make dinner.

Dean Tang wasn't one to idle, he also followed into the kitchen; Jiang Lai sat on the sofa keeping Ping'an company, and turned on the TV.

When the design company first asked her if she wanted a TV, actually the TV didn't quite match the home's decor style, Jiang Lai didn't watch TV, getting news and information via the internet, but she still got one.

In Jiang Lai's impression of "home," the TV is standard equipment.

After Jiang Lai taught Ping'an how to switch channels, Ping'an didn't go watch cartoons, but was drawn to a Materia Medica Documentary aired on CCTV, watching it intently for a long time.

"Do you like this?"

Ping'an nodded, speaking unclearly: "Like."

Jiang Lai sent a message to Chi Ce, deciding to personally ask Chi Grandma when she was free, wanting to bring Ping'an over for a visit, but Chi Ce never replied.

Chi Ce was busy contacting Fu Daxiaojie.

He had been kicked out of the hotel by Fu Daxiaojie, and when he messaged her, it was a big red exclamation mark.

Fortunately, she rejected the message rather than deleting him as a friend.

But it wasn't much better.